The outgoing head of America’s leading electronics chain is to walk away with
$6.6 million, despite quitting under a cloud after showering a female
subordinate with concert tickets, lunches, a trip to Las Vegas and unfair
“favours” in the workplace.

An independent investigation at Best Buy has concluded that Brian Dunn, who
resigned as chief executive last month, had conducted an “inappropriate
relationship” with an employee that caused friction, damaged morale and
impeded management at its Minnesota head office.

Mr Dunn, a married 51-year-old who began work for Best Buy as a video recorder
salesman in 1985, has vehemently denied